Virginia Primrose Elementary School
- Virginia Primrose Elementary School serves 445 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21% (which is lower than the California state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Virginia Primrose Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is lower than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
- Virginia Primrose Elementary School's student population of 445 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 445 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 21 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Virginia Primrose Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The diversity score of Virginia Primrose Elementary School is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #7223 out of 9602 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 21% | 39% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 33% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 21:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 84% | 54% |
| Black | 9% | 5% |
| White | 4% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.29 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 77% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Fontana Unified School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Virginia Primrose Elementary School is Eric Birch High (Continuation School) (0.3 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Alder Middle School (0.8 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Locust Elementary School (0.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Fontana Eric Birch High (Continuation School) Alternative School
Grades: 10-12 | 241 students
0.3 miles
7930 Locust Ave.
Fontana, CA 92336
(909) 357-5310 0.3 10-12 241 - Fontana Locust Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 446 students
0.5 miles
7420 Locust Ave.
Fontana, CA 92336
(909) 357-5650 0.5 K-6 446 - Fontana Ted Porter Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 739 students
0.7 miles
8330 Locust Ave.
Fontana, CA 92335
(909) 357-5320 0.7 K-5 739 - Fontana Alder Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 1,182 student
0.8 miles
7555 Alder Ave.
Fontana, CA 92336
(909) 357-5330 0.8 6-8 1,182 - Rialto Helen L. Dollahan Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 669 students
0.8 miles
1060 W. Etiwanda Ave.
Rialto, CA 92376
(909) 820-7943 0.8 K-5 669
School Reviews
| 5 This is an amazing school, I have several generations of family members that went their my children included. Love the staff and just the positive happy environment. - Posted by Parent - mcjja |
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